Standard Occupational Classification (SOC): Food and Tobacco Roasting, Baking, and Drying Machine Operators and Tenders

Food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders in healthcare are workers who operate and tend machinery that roasts, bakes, or dries food and tobacco products. They may work in a central kitchen or other food processing facility within a healthcare setting, such as a hospital, nursing home, or assisted living facility.

Some specific examples of duties that food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders in healthcare may be responsible for include:

Operating and tending machinery that roasts, bakes, or dries food and tobacco products

Monitoring the progress of the food or tobacco products as they are being processed

Adjusting machine settings as needed to ensure that the finished products meet quality standards

Maintaining the cleanliness and proper operation of the machinery

Inspecting finished products to ensure that they meet quality standards

Assisting with inventory management and food storage

Overall, food and tobacco roasting, baking, and drying machine operators and tenders in healthcare play an important role in ensuring that patients, residents, and staff have access to high-quality food and tobacco products that meet their needs and preferences.